Skin Cancer Detection & Removal

The best type of treatment for skin cancer depends on the type, size and location of the tumor. Most cases are removed surgically, through an outpatient procedure that requires only local anesthesia. This can be a simple excision that only leaves a small scar, or a deeper removal that may require later reconstruction.

Other treatment options for skin cancer include cryosurgery (freezing diseased cells), radiation therapy, topical chemotherapy, laser therapy or Mohs surgery, which involves shaving off the affected tissue layer by layer until no abnormal cells remain. These procedures are usually effective in thoroughly removing all traces of skin cancer, but it is important to see your doctor for regular screenings and practice healthy habits in order to prevent recurrence.